1 City of South Lake Tahoe
City Council and South Tahoe Joint Powers Parking
Financing Authority
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, November 01, 2022 at 9:00 AM
City Hall - Council Chambers - 1901 Lisa Maloff Way, South Lake Tahoe City Council
Devin Middlebrook, Mayor
Cristi Creegan, Mayor Pro Tem
Cody Bass, Councilmember
John Friedrich, Councilmember
Tamara Wallace, Councilmember
Mission of the City Council
The City Council exists to represent the public
interest, to oversee the City's operations and to
plan for the City's future.
Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance
At 9:00 a.m. Mayor Middlebrook called the meeting to order. Middlebrook then led the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
Roll Call
Present were Mayor Middlebrook, Councilmembers Bass, Creegan, Friedrich and Wallace.
Also present were City Manager Irvin, City Attorney Stroud, and City Clerk Blankenship.
Closed Session Report, November 1, 2022
Public Employee Performance Evaluation – Government Code section 54957(b)(1) Title: City Manager
Action: No reportable action.
Follow-up to Closed Session Report, August 9, 2022
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Case: Christopher Wildman v. City of South Lake Tahoe, Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Case Nos. ADJ14818866 and ADJ10106166
Action: A settlement was reached for payment of $75,000 in exchange for a compromise and release.
City Employee Recognition
1. City Employee Recognitions
Action: Myriam Reyes-Cocoletzi, Police Department was introduced to City Council.
In the Public Works Department, Roy Leufkens was recognized for reaching 20 Years’ Service and Garth Givens for reaching 5 Years’ Service. Jake Herminghaus, Police Department was recognized for reaching 15-Years’ Service.
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Public Communications
Public Comment was heard from the following people:
1. Bruce Fritz – neighbor dispute
2. Marc Meija – Rubicon Trail resident home neglect, rodents *provided visual presentation
3. Kenny Curtzweiler – annual Christmas Tree cutting for Heavenly Village
4. Mr. & Mrs. Minyosa – Regan Beach stair repair
5. Michael Zwijacz – airport hangar rent increase
6. David Triano – airport hangar rent increase
7. Tim Washick - airport hangar rent increase
8. Tasa Herndon - airport hangar rent increase
9. Jarod Yosheki, Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association *written comment also received
10. Seth Howard, Carpenters Union- core values apprenticeship program, local hire
11. Roger Collins - airport hangar rent increase
12. Greg Felton- airport hangar rent increase *written comment also received
13. Travis Riebesell - airport hangar rent increase
14. Dan Watson, Union carpenter – importance of local hire
15. Mike Bruno - airport hangar rent increase *written comment also received
16. Nick Speal - support for airport hangar rent increase
17. Mark Donnelly - airport hangar rent increase
18. Tom Meyer - airport hangar rent increase
19. Douglas Rice - airport hangar rent increase *written comment also received Written Comment received from the following people:
20. Evan Bevan – City Clerk Blankenship
21. Eric Bickert – airport hangar rent increase
22. James Bramson -City Clerk
23. Edith Chase – cell towers
24. Olivia Clemens – Mayor Middlebrook
25. Saundra Edwards – Councilmember Wallace
26. Danny Elfman – Councilmember Wallace
27. Paul Geske – City Clerk Blankenship
28. Stella Gibbons – Steve Teshara
29. Lionel Hutz – City Attorney
30. Udo Keppler- City corruption
31. A.E. Neuman – satirical criticism
32. Walter Pinniped – Councilmember Wallace
33. Jacob Riis – City corruption, Tahoe Chamber
34. George Shaw – Lew Feldman
35. Christopher Ranker - airport hangar rent increase
36. BenThomson - airport hangar rent increase
37. David Stites - airport hangar rent increase
38. Mark Sullivan - recall
39. Jonathan Swift – Councilmember Creegan
40. Demian Warner - airport hangar rent increase
41. Dennis Weaver – Councilmember Wallace
42. Paul Weitz – Councilmember Wallace
43. Brent Wisner – City corruption
City Commission and Student Advisory Reports
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Consent Agenda
Action: Moved/Seconded: Wallace/Friedrich
Yes: Bass, Creegan, Friedrich, Middlebrook and Wallace
Action: Passed Consent Agenda
2. City Council Meeting Minutes
Action: Passed Motion 2022-105 approving the September 20, 2022 and the October 4, 2022 Regular City Council meeting minutes.
3. Adoption of Non-Discrimination Implementation Plan Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Action: Passed Resolution 2022-134 adopting the Title VI Implementation Plan conditions for receipt of federal funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration.
4. Resolution Ratifying Application for State and El Dorado County Funding for Police Boating Safety and Enforcement Program
Action: Passed Resolution 2022-135 ratifying the application for financial aid from the California State Boating and Enforcement Aid Program; authorizing the Mayor, or the Police Chief, to sign the application for financial aid, the program agreement, and each reimbursement claim; authorizing acceptance of financial aid award from the California State Boating and Enforcement Aid Program in amount up to $74,203.92 and acceptance of El Dorado County vessel property taxes in amount up to $75,110.00 for a total program amount up to $149,313.92; and authorizing budget of that amount into the current City’s budget into account #237 02110 effective July 1, 2023.
5. Appropriation of $150,000 of Airport Revenue for Airport Operations and Capital Improvement Project Transfer of $112,875 from Airport to General Fund Action: Passed Resolution 2022-136 Authorizing Revenue and Expense Budget Amendments due to the Adoption of the New Airport User Rates and Charges.
Public Comment was heard from the following person:
1. Douglas Rice, California Pilots Association
6. Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budgeted Funds Re-Appropriation Action: Passed Motion 2022-106 to approve re-appropriation of Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget for purchases and services with unfinished scope of work to Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
7. Amendment to Agreement with Landing Locals to Extend Term of "Lease to Locals" Rental Incentive Grant Program Through January 15, 2024 and to Add $214,000 to the Program Budget
Action: Passed Motion 2022-107 authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute C-186-2022 Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Landing Locals to extend term of "Lease to Locals" Rental Incentive Grant Program through January 15, 2024, and to increase the not-to-exceed amount from $86,000 to $200,000 with a total program budget of $500,000.
Public Comment was heard from the following person:
1. Ed Mosur
8. Ordinance Increasing City Council Compensation (Second Reading) Action: Passed Ordinance 2022-1169 Increasing the City Council Compensation to $1,264.86 per month, effective January 23, 2023.
Public Comment was heard from the following person:
1. Ed Mosur
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9. Solicitation of Applications for Citizen Appointments to City Commissions, Boards, and City Council Representative Seats
Action: Passed Motion 2022-108 directing the City Clerk to solicit for applicants to Commissions, Boards, and City Council Representative seats.
Consent Agenda - South Tahoe Joint Powers Parking Financing Authority
10. Amendment to Agreement with Walker Consultants on Parking Garage Access and Revenue Control for Additional Services
Action: Moved/Seconded: Bass/Creegan
Yes: Bass, Creegan, Friedrich, Middlebrook and Wallace
Action: Passed STJPPFA Motion 2022- 001 approving Amendment No. 1 C-187-2022 to Professional Service Agreement with Walker Consultants for additional services related to City Parking Garage Access and Revenue Control System and Modification Project in an amount not to exceed $23,436.
Note: At this time, Councilmember Bass recused himself from Item 11 due to a financial interest in the Cannabis industry, and Item 13 due to real property interest and was absent for the remainder of the meeting.
Regular-Unfinished Business
11. Termination of Local Emergency Due to COVID-19
Action: Moved/Seconded: Friedrich/Wallace
Yes: Creegan, Friedrich, Middlebrook and Wallace
Absent (recused): Bass
Action: Passed Resolution 2022-137 proclaiming the termination of the local emergency due to COVID-19.
Public Comment was heard from the following person
1. Steve Teshara, Tahoe Chamber
Written comment was received from the following person:
2. Edgar Wayburn
Appeal Hearing
12. Appeal of Planning Commission Decision to Approve a Major Design Review, Special Use Permit, and Variance for The Landing at Tahoe Resort and Spa Cabins Addition, 4104 Lakeshore Blvd., File # 20-114
Action: Moved/Seconded: Wallace/Creegan
Yes: Creegan, Friedrich, Middlebrook and Wallace
Absent: Bass
Action: Passed Resolution 2022-138 denying the appeal and upholding the Planning Commission decision to approve a Major Design Review, Special Use Permit, and Variance for The Landing at Tahoe Resort and Spa Cabins Addition, 4104 Lakeshore Blvd., File # 20-114.
The following people addressed City Council:
1. Lou Feldman, Diamond Rock Hospitality, Applicant
2. Patricia Merrikh, Appellant *written material distributed Public Comment was heard from the following people:
3. Ed Mosur
4. Nick Speal
5. Craig Elliott
6. Steve Teshara, Tahoe Chamber
Written Comment was received from the following person:
7. Robert LaFollet
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Public Hearing
13. Formation of the Johnson Blvd Underground Utility District Note: Councilmember Friedrich recused himself due to real property interest in the area and left the meeting.
Action: Moved/Seconded: Wallace/Creegan
Yes: Creegan, Middlebrook and Wallace
Absent (recused): Bass and Friedrich
Action: Passed Resolution 2022-139 approving the formation of the Johnson Blvd Underground Utility District.
Public Comment was heard from the following people:
1. Nick Speal, Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition
2. Steve Teshara, Tahoe Chamber
14. Adoption of Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and Amendment to General Plan Health and Safety Element
Action: Moved/Seconded: Wallace/Friedrich
Yes: Creegan, Friedrich, Middlebrook and Wallace
Absent: Bass
Action: Passed Resolution 2022-140 adopting the 2022 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) update and amending the City of South Lake Tahoe General Plan Health and Safety Element Policy HS-1.9 to incorporate the LHMP by reference.
The following person addressed City Council:
1. Juliana Prosperi, AICP Project Manager
Regular-New Business
15. Presentation - Gun Laws and School Safety
Action: Received presentation. City Council provided direction to the City Manager to develop a Gun Violence Restraining Order Program and bring back a discussion next year regarding the use of Cannabis revenue funds for a gun buyback program.
16. Financial Policy - Granting Funds for Community Benefit and Enhancement Grant Program Action: Moved/Seconded: Wallace/Creegan
Yes: Creegan, Friedrich, Middlebrook and Wallace
Absent: Bass
Action: Passed Resolution 2022-141 adopting Financial Policy - Granting Funds for Community Benefit and Enhancement Grant Program.
17. City Clerk Compensation
Action: Moved/Seconded: Wallace/Friedrich
Yes: Creegan, Friedrich, Middlebrook and Wallace
Absent: Bass
Action: Passed Resolution 2022-142 establishing the City Clerk compensation at $9,156 monthly, effective back to the first full pay period after March 2, 2022.
Agenda Planning Calendar
18. Agenda Planning Calendar
Action: Received.
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Updates and Announcements (City Attorney, City Clerk, City Manager) City Attorney:
1. Noted Rubicon Trail as a known enforcement issue
City Clerk:
1. Upcoming Election
City Manager:
1. Recreation Center Bids evaluation
2 Upcoming Community Playfield Consortium JPA meeting
Councilmember Reports and Comments - Assignments to Boards, Committees, and Commissions Councilmember Friedrich:
1. Police response to Lake 2.0 Event
2. Clarification of Measure G from City Manager and Mayor Middlebrook in the Tahoe Tribune Councilmember Wallace:
1. Stair repair at Reagan Beach (Middlebrook second)
2. School speed limit signs near Middle School (Middlebrook second)
3. Extension for increase of Airport fees – no second
Councilmember Creegan:
1. Upcoming Chamber Women and Leadership Luncheon
2. Upcoming Community Playfield Consortium JPA meeting
3. Upcoming Solid Waste JPA meeting
4. Clean Tahoe meeting update
Mayor Middlebrook:
1. Mountain Town Planning Summit attendance update
2. Sierra Blvd. mural funded by City and Arts, Culture and Tourism Commission
3. Upcoming Abandoned Vehicle JPA meeting
4. Upcoming Tahoe Prosperity Board meeting
5. Request for Arts, Culture and Tourism Commission to evaluate special event and temporary activity permit process (Friedrich second)
Adjournment
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Date
At 1:53 p.m. Mayor Middlebrook adjourned the meeting.
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Cristi Creegan, Mayor
Attest:
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Susan Blankenship, City Clerk
The presence of electronic signature certifies that the foregoing is a true and correct copy as approved by the South Lake Tahoe City Council and South Tahoe
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